The Texas joint venture between QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil Corp. is targeting February to load its first liquefied natural gas cargo, in what would be a major milestone for US exports of the fuel.
The timeline could still change because initiating production at LNG export facilities is a complex procedure, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. A Golden Pass spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.